Applicants waiting for jobs in front of FERA offices 1935

"Applicants waiting for jobs in front of FERA offices" is a black and white photograph taken in 1935 by the photographer Ben. It depicts a group of people, most of whom are men, waiting outside a building. The image shows the struggle of finding work during the Great Depression and captures a moment in American social history. The FERA, or Federal Emergency Relief Administration, was a program designed to offer relief to the unemployed during this time. The photo is a stark reminder of the economic hardships of the era.